as in defeat
failure to win a contest
our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming
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as in mastering
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in shaving
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in organizing
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trimming
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
Instead, color drenching would best fit the sign—think monochromatic hues on the walls, ceiling, trimmings, and even furniture.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Schedule major tree trimming now to be ready for stormy 2025 weather.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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Noun
These slow-growing plants demand much less trimming than other woody shrubs that can outgrow a planting space in a year or two.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
Instead, color drenching would best fit the sign—think monochromatic hues on the walls, ceiling, trimmings, and even furniture.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
But the question has to be, is this really the fat that needs trimming?
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Schedule major tree trimming now to be ready for stormy 2025 weather.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimming
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The striker, who has struggled to make an impact recently and was substituted at half-time in that defeat by City, produced an incredible finish to chip the Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and make it 2-2 with seven minutes to go.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the Dodgers’ eventual 7-6 defeat, what ensued became a game-deciding sequence of a very different kind for Ohtani.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The unit uses tools that were once the preserve of the world’s top mastering houses and is inspired by the artistry of mastering engineers.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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From entry-level careers to the C-suite, mastering soft skills opens up leadership opportunities.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
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What To Consider One could argue that a lot of things have gotten out of hand these days, from wedding dress codes to decorating trends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some did a combo, buying a cake but then decorating it.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, accused Greenpeace USA and International of playing a central role in organizing the resistance to the pipeline at Standing Rock in 2016 and 2017.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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In response, a group of Catholics are organizing a counter protest at the same time.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors told jurors that the beatings that ultimately killed little Ayden began the day before his death.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Edgar put a beating on Rodriguez that night at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, closing Rodriguez’s left eye by the end of the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Alley Cats Salon’s cheeky take on a classic French tip features meticulously painted lemon wedges adorning nail tips.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
10 Apr. 2025
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Picture celestial motifs, cosmic auras in every shade of the universe, and space-y flora and fauna adorning posters, phone cases, water bottles, belt bags, and beyond.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the book, Stewart shares advice on topics such as growing produce and arranging flowers.—
Claire Murashima,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Before the repeal, Soto was arranging for free Spanish-language weddings in Little Havana and building up support for Dade County to retire its English-only policy.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Trimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimming. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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